Business

Get it wrong: Go to jail

Article Abstract:

The experience of Jonathan Duff, a successful practicing solicitor in Chester, who was imprisoned for failing to disclose knowledge or suspicion of money laundering, is described. Duff suggests that accountants and lawyers must seek advice from their professional body and simultaneously undertake 'preventative reporting' as a safety measure to avoid being guilty of failing to abide by the new rules of the Money Laundering Regulations 2003.

Cleaners tarnish KPMG employment victory

Article Abstract:

The KPMG has got first place in the big company section of the 'Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For' survey. But, after the award was announced, protesters gathered outside the firm's headquarters as part of actions targeted at City firms to highlight the poor pay and conditions for cleaners.